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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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